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The Troy Trojans greet their fans as they arrive at Veterans Memorial Stadium for their season opener against No. 22 Boise State.
A. Stacy Long, Montgomery Advertiser

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Cheerleaders celebrate a Troy quarterback Brandon Silvers (12) touchdown during a game against UMASS in Troy, Ala. on Saturday, November 5, 2016.(Photo: Chip Dillard / Special to the Advertiser)Buy Photo

Dig deep on OL: Troy used 15 offensive linemen in last weekend’s 59-7 win over Florida A&M with all 15 playing at least 13 snaps, offensive coordinator Matt Moore said.

Right guard Tristan Crowder had a 95 grade on 43 snaps. Center Dylan Bradshaw had a 95 on 41 snaps.

“As far as playing 15 offensive linemen, I think that’s really good for the rest of the year and the years to come,” quarterback Kaleb Barker said. “Like I said, you’re one play, one injury away and it’s your time to go and you’ve got to be ready to go.

“I thought all those guys did well. We had running lanes with all those guys. That’s a plus.”

Injuries: Two of Troy’s injured starters could return this week when the Trojans (1-1) visit Nebraska (0-1) at 11 a.m. Saturday.

Left guard Kirk Kelley is “hopeful,” coach Neal Brown said. He was expected to practice Monday.

Nose guard Trevon Sanders is still to be determined, Brown said.

“He will have to make significant progress to be able to play,” Brown said. “I don’t want to say he is out yet, but he will have to make some significant progress to be able to go.”

Mo money, mo problems: Troy is set to receive $1.15 million as a guarantee for Saturday’s game at Nebraska. That matches the amount the Trojans received for 2015’s game at Wisconsin.